Blastomyces is a genus of fungi in the order Onygenales whose species are known human pathogens, showing thermal dimorphism by converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions. They are the causative agents of blastomycosis, a systemic fungal infection that is most serious in immunocompromised patients.
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System (Realm) Living or Extinct Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceShows thermal dimorphism, converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions 1 Scientific Name Connections
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Source Wikidata: Blastomyces
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1. Blastomyces - Wikipedia
Infobox, taxon name
Blastomyces
Introduction
showing thermal dimorphism by converting from a hyphal state under saprobic conditions to a yeast-like state under pathogenic conditions
- fungus with saprobic land conditions
View the Source2. Wikidata: Blastomyces
- Wikidata Q10431073, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Wikipedia 'Blastomyces': species are known human pathogens, causative agents of blastomycosis
- Child Taxon Of: Eurotiomycetes, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
View the Source3. Wikidata (taxon extant/extinct status)
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